T-minus 5 days for Easter!
And Passover will be here just a few weeks later.
With holidays, I'm a big fan of fun, family, traditions and some indulgences. For us, these indulgences might mean more sugar and treats than usual but we won't do artificial flavors, dyes and like to choose to buy or make things that are better-for-us versions of our favorites. This typically means shorter ingredient lists, but not always. Best to read through the ingredient lists. My favorite items are the ones made with the same ingredients I'd use in my kitchen if I were going to make it myself.
Our Easter baskets for the kiddos will be a combination of some treats and some small gifts (usually Spring / Summer focused like water shoes in their new sizes, sidewalk chalk or other outside activities, sports equipment / balls, t-shirt, etc.) We don't go crazy. We typically spend the whole day with family, have Easter egg hunts, and hang out outside if the weather permits.
These days, there are so many more items available to purchase that I feel comfortable with than there were when our kiddos were much younger. That's exciting because the kids enjoy having store-bought treats they can have and I know I no longer have to make everything from scratch! Phew. ;-)
Besides the kids, having indulgences for us adults that might not be packed with protein, fat and fiber but also aren't filled with ingredients that dial up inflammation and metabolic dysfunction (like artificial dyes) is important for OUR health + bodies too!
While we won't be purchasing all of these items, here is a little round-up of some ideas we'll be choosing from this year. And because high quality is almost always more pricey than low quality, it serves as a great motivator to just buy a little. Win win. :-P
Egg-coloring kit (no artificial dyes)
Chocolate date bars
PB-filled dates
Freeze-dried mango
Chocolate PB cups
Coconut chocolate bars
Truffles
Candy variety pack
Gummy bunnies
Jelly beans
Apple bites
Fruit bars
Pre-filled Easter eggs
Chocolate-covered (GF) pretzels
Hope you found this helpful! Happy Easter, Passover and all things Spring to you and your fam.
XO,
Tara
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